Senior Design Manager in Newbury, Berkshire

Excellent opportunity for an ambitious/experienced Senior Design Manager to join the Southern region of this leading Tier 1 main contractor to help manage the construction phase design process for a £50m new build shell and core data centre project in Slough, Berkshire. The project is currently in preconstruction phase and due to commence on site later in the year. Construction is for a 3 storey new steel framed building with piled foundations and complex services in. Typically there is good potential for client instructed change to suit the end user as the construction progresses. This is a next phase project for a repeat client, with a good pipeline of future work in the area.

Responsibilities:

• Management of design development through PCSA and through construction phases.
• Attending / Chairing regular design team meetings.
• Regular liaison with client, architect, consultants and the construction team.
• Working to the information required schedule; Ensuring key dates achieved.
• Review of construction design information for buildability, compliance with contractors proposals, employers requirements, budget, current building legislation, etc.
• Identifying opportunities for value engineering opportunities where appropriate.
• Proactive issue resolution.
• Managing specialist sub-contractor design teams.
• Overall managing the smooth and timely delivery of detailed design information for procurement and construction throughout the build process once underway.

About the Company/Client/Project:

The company is a leading main contractor, with experience and a proven track record in the delivery of complex new build schemes in secondary education, higher education, custodial, commercial offices, data centres, leisure centres, etc ranging from £35m to £100m in the Wiltshire, Berkshire, Hampshire areas but generally centred around the Thames Valley / M4 corridor. Turnover is circa £150m+ for the office, with a regional base in Berkshire.

Requirements:

• Either from an Engineering/Construction delivery or Architectural background, you will possess excellent technical and commercial knowledge, a keen understanding of construction methodology, materials and systems, procurement lead in times, etc.
• Previous experience of working on data centre scheme would be advantageous but not essential.
• You will have excellent communication and negotiations skills, strong planning and problem solving ability, initiative and a positive approach.
• In terms of character, you will be a highly driven, positive and ambitious individual able to work well within a large team dynamic.
• You will ideally have a proven track record of successful project delivery with a recognised Main Contractor in a Design / Senior Design Management role.
• High standards, attention to detail and the drive to deliver on programme, specification and budget will be very well rewarded with excellent salary, benefits, promotional and development prospects.
• Candidates must be able to prove their eligibility to work in the UK.